Elida F. Servantes

Elida F. Servantes, 95, of Port Lavaca, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1930, in Yorktown, Texas to the late Gonzalo Sr., and Cecilia Figueroa.  

Elida was a great seamstress, she loved playing Bingo, going to Delta, play dominoes, and checkers. She enjoyed playing games with her son–in–laws. She loved taking vacation trips with Gloria and Sundance. She loved crocheting especially, making blankets and giving them away. Her greatest passions was babysitting, she loved children.

Leaving to cherish her memory are daughters, Dora Escobar, Delia Servantes Velasquez, Gloria Servantes, Kuecker and husband Sundance.

Preceded in death by, Gonzalo Sr. and Cecilia Figueroa; husband, Manuel Servantes; son–in–laws, Robert Escobar and Ray Velasquez; Grandson, Isaih Christopher Bland; brothers Gonzalo (Gonzalito) Figueroa, Jr., Felix Figueroa, Sr., Juan Figueroa, Sr., and Santos Figueroa; sisters, Edelmira Elizando, Elfida Arenas.

Visitation will begin Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 9:00AM–10:00AM,with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Interment at 2:00PM at Loma Alta Cemetery in Kennedy, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Rene Figueroa, Anthony Serinal, Eloy Cisneros, Raymond Villanueva, Jeremy Delgado, and Adan Figueroa. Honorary Pallbearers are Sundance Kuecker, David Rodriguez and Roger Rodriguez.

Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Arrangements and services under the personal care of Grace Funeral Chapel, Port Lavaca, 361–552–1705.